The new deal brings all Starz linear channels, on-demand programming, and access to the Starz app back to the Verizon Fios platform. While the companies kept the specific financial details confidential, the agreement marks a total reversal from the collapse in negotiations reported just weeks ago.
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Verizon and Starz End Carriage Dispute with New Distribution Deal
After a month of darkened screens, Verizon and Starz have struck a fresh distribution agreement, restoring the premium network to Fios subscribers across the country. The resolution ends a tense impasse that began in early October when the companies failed to align on the economic terms of their expiring contract.
At the peak of the dispute, both sides leveled public critiques at one another. Starz executives accused Verizon of refusing to engage in meaningful dialogue, while the telecom giant countered that Starz was demanding pricing structures that ignored current market realities. Alison Hoffman, President of Starz Networks, signaled a shift in tone today, describing the final arrangement as a mutually beneficial outcome for both the network and its viewers.
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